“Khaloskor Sultan Sayfiddin Qutuz” is a novel written by Shahodat Ulug (who was born in Nurota, now lives and works in the Netherlands), and the work tells about the years of rule of Mahmud ibn Mahmud Sayfiddin, the son (nephew) of Jalaluddin Manguberdi’s sister, in Egypt, and his battles against the invading Mongols (Ain Jolut, Beit Shi’an), described the struggle of members of the Ayyubid dynasty against internal forces and their claims to the throne.
Some artistic aspects of the work are added by the author to make the reader more fascinated by the work. For example, the image of Ravza, Saifiddin’s beloved.
But at the same time, in writing the novel, the works of historians who gave information about that period were also used (Batlimus, Rumi, Charles-“Senyobas”, Makrizi).
Some of the events in the work contradict historical information (processes related to Turkon Khotun). But I don’t want to condemn the writer, the work of art is art in its own right.
But the work is characteristic of that period and at the same time it is explained in a language understandable to the reader. Special thanks to the author for this!
The ending of the play saddened me, why did the fate of such a strong person who avenged his uncle meet the same fate as his uncle…?!!
I wrote about the work briefly, but it is full of historical and artistic information. I am sure that you will witness this by reading the work.
I would like to leave you with short excerpts from the work:
“A blow from within the kingdom is dangerous because the outside world remains unaware of this threat. And the bandi locked inside goes on its way to its death in the bloody games of talent.
Life is a cruel despot.
Life is cold death inside a bloody talent game.”
“A person goes astray, but one day he will return to his origin and originality. Don’t get caught up in things that are alien to human nature.”
“Do good, if the fish knows, if not, Khaliq will know. It is enough for me to know the people.”
“Heart paralysis is a much sadder tragedy than physical paralysis. As a result, it forces a person to breathe in an unhealthy environment and condemns a person to live like a living corpse.
From the language of the image of Najmiya: “I was squeezed into my mother’s narrow stomach, oh, let there be wails, let there be cries, I could not fit into my father’s house, like a child clinging to a fortress.”
“A person sometimes finds suffering in happiness, and sometimes grows up in poverty and then rises to the heights.”
“Be careful! There is a piece of meat on the body. If it heals, the whole body heals.
If it fails, the whole body fails. He is the soul!’
Birthday Poem
My mind is filled to capacity by the divine.
There is no longer space for unresolved pain.
Although it never ceases to beat on the door
of my sanity.
The divine excludes all misery and transforms
it into love.
As the divine protects its own.
You ask me, 'What about the demands of the outside world.'
There is no outside world.
Only a false world made from fear and loathing.
A world tormented by misery and pain.
Waiting to enter and shake it up.
Ah, I say there is no world only love.
for that is what I choose.
What you choose is held in exile until you are ready.
The things of the earth need no external pleasure.
They are secure within.
Demons can no longer survive in the mind as there
is no air for them to breath.
They trip on the ruby slippers left by a lost and
tormented child.
Now healed, safe and free.
The woods are cold and dangerous.
and the life they offer is seductive.
The woods are full of hidden thorns and grief.
They must be left on the craggy rocks.
The must die before inflicting pain and sorrow.
Do not go near them for like burs they will stick
to you forever.
Sandy Rochelle
Sheila E. Murphy’s most recent book is Permission to Relax (BlazeVOX Books, 2023). Awards: Gertrude Stein Poetry Award for Letters to Unfinished J and the Hay(na)ku prize for Reporting Live From You Know Where (Meritage Books, 2018).
Threads Baring
new lapels disfigured mediation
busters harried to the tenth extreme
seek remedial disasters planned
under wedging banter associates
columnar when their vocable thread
transforms cased carrier remnants
to particle misgivings that hedge
the bettors shrubbing their green
with a nonchalance left unsuited
for the tidal remnant massage
dismembered as any catalogue
request impaneled many stairwells
casing the place for customer jars
buried as a threat of last return
to the clever parlor tricks turned
in Reno slot machines corporate
as any corporeal inflation suit
litigated under a fading gauntlet
or store a subterfuge in the pine
casket longing for a short return
on a retreat binding loose shrieks
to vacant cleanser armies trapped
in arrears or security bank lifts
its torrential rhetorical compendia
toward reactor bastions dancing
cradle riffs under moonshine wind
somatic upturn notwithstanding
the columnar implication dread
gradually shedding incumbents
of dormant centipede infraction
prints tracking lawns long gone
to granite vestibule packaging
arthritic numbers in stale heat
to lessen the platelet impact
consumed as a quadrant vocal
turning silent on a squeaky pivot
No Cigar Too Close
a Havana leak imploding
ratchets calcium in spite
a disconsolate liquidator
frying pawned banter
erased porcupine litanies
molting solar remuneration
developed darkening eyefuls
where headboards scattered
paradiddle femurs to daze
solar paperbacks with shock
the witch tonsil ache foiled
leaking punctuation reform
one bored seawater escape
released a subliminal jotting
and stapled scarves divulge
queasy octagons needle
rampant spitfires encompass
the disconsolate liquidators
harkening scripture grouches
recycle their pauper caravan
Kindling Ash
a conflagration mentor
firing up a passion lost
conical invitations rapt
in fashion
gear turned to spark
and catch
the lessening arc of the flare
as touched
by inspiration
inventing the fashion
of the passion come
much before
aspiration circuits
fence convention tents
along the downslide glow
the grin
in the dark
inspired
lightening the shouldered
incentive that fear turned
cynical the will untapped
despite
the endless recitation
a replay deployed
cylindrical
invective rations
a rhetorical spin
and out
no invitation needed
after dark
Vernon Frazer’s most recent poetry collection is MANTIC PANDEMIC, a C22 publication.
C22 will publish Frazer’s Voyage in Port in July 2024.
The Pick of Love
A way goes through the bushes
The light with colorful glow reflects
All the way it spreads the roses
The green smiles and the flowery grasses
A dream of love welcomes here
Beats the heart charming everywhere
We celebrate our joy hand in hand
Get lost with the bliss of Gaia’s pad
Here dances all the mount’s pick
The faces blush in the sun’s kiss
The clouds hug the pyramid’s pace
Call me to be in touch of the world’s grace.
Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh,
16 June, 2024.
Md. Mahbubul Alam is from Bangladesh. His writer name is Mahbub John in Bangladesh. He is a Senior Teacher (English) of Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh. Chapainawabganj is a district town of Bangladesh. He is an MA in English Literature from Rajshahi College under National University. He has published three books of poems in Bangla. He writes mainly poems but other branches of literature such as prose, article, essay etc. also have been published in national and local newspapers, magazines, little magazines. He has achieved three times Best Teacher Certificate and Crest in National Education Week in the District Wise Competition in Chapainawabganj District. He has gained many literary awards from home and abroad. His English writings have been being published in Synchronized Chaos for seven years.
We wish a very happy Father’s Day to everyone who will celebrate this month! Creativity is an act of fathering, of providing, protecting, nurturing, and raising, as much as birthing works.
Also, at the request of many contributors, we are sharing ways writers and artists can lend a hand to different places in the world.
Literary Ways to Help Ukraine
Engin Program, Online English-speaking conversation partners for Ukrainian youth
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Kindness is a quality that is often underestimated and undervalued in today’s fast-paced world. With the constant hustle and bustle, people tend to prioritize their own needs and interests, often leaving behind acts of kindness towards others. However, what we fail to realize is that kindness has a ripple effect – it begets kindness. In simpler terms, when one person is kind to another, it leads to a chain reaction, ultimately spreading kindness to those around them. This small act of kindness has the potential to make a significant impact and bring about positive change in our society.
First and foremost, kindness is contagious. When we witness someone being kind to us or others, it automatically puts us in a positive mood and encourages us to do the same for others. Research has shown that when individuals are exposed to kindness, they are more likely to exhibit kind behavior themselves. It’s like a domino effect, where one act of kindness leads to another, and the cycle continues. This is how kindness begets kindness.
Moreover, kindness has the power to alleviate negativity and promote a sense of unity and togetherness. In today’s world, where division and hatred are rampant, small acts of kindness can go a long way in bridging the gaps and bringing people together. Even the smallest acts of kindness, such as a smile, a helping hand, or a kind word, can make a significant impact on someone’s day. When we show kindness towards others, it fosters a sense of community and reminds us that we are all in this together.
Additionally, kindness is not just limited to actions but also words. The words we choose to use can either hurt or heal, and by choosing to be kind with our words, we can spread positivity and uplift those around us. A simple compliment or a few words of encouragement can do wonders for someone’s self-esteem and confidence. When we speak kindly, we create a safe and comfortable environment for others, making them more likely to pass on the same kindness to others.
Furthermore, kindness has a profound impact on our mental and emotional well-being. Numerous studies have shown that acts of kindness trigger the release of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that makes us feel good. It boosts our mood, increases our self-esteem, and reduces stress and anxiety. By being kind to others, we not only spread joy and positivity, but we also improve our own mental and emotional state, creating a positive cycle of well-being.
Lastly, kindness has the power to create a lasting impression on others. A small act of kindness can leave a long-lasting impact on someone’s life, and in turn, inspire them to spread kindness to others. It has the potential to create a positive ripple effect that can extend beyond our own communities and reach people we may never even meet.
In conclusion, kindness truly begets kindness. It has the power to create a positive cycle of compassion, empathy, and unity, ultimately making our world a better and happier place to live in. As individuals, we must strive to be kind to one another and make it a part of our daily lives. No act of kindness is too small, and it can make a significant difference. So, let us all be kind to each other, for kindness truly has the power to change the world.
